Public Health Madison & Dane County today modified its public health order to revise the regulations relating to attendance at religious services effective immediately. The previous order allowed churches to have as many services as they wanted but asked they be capped at 50 parishioners per service. Under the revised order, churches that wish to have services can do so up to 25 percent of their capacity https://publichealthmdc.com/documents/2020-06-05_Order_4.pdf

City Administrator Aaron Oppenheimer explains the impact the extension order will have on Sun Prairie city services: https://bit.ly/2ViYwEM

Ways that this extended time frame will be different include:

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curbside pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

In-person retail:Standalone or strip mall-based retail stores with entrances to the outside may offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time. Any entrances through a mall or interconnected passage must be closed to the public.

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

All businesses shall review the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation guidelines on safe business practices, available here: https://wedc.org/reopen-guidelines/. Businesses must consider integrating and adopting the applicable guidelines for the operations that are currently permitted under the Safer at Home Order.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

Public Health Madison & Dane County today modified its public health order to revise the regulations relating to attendance at religious services effective immediately. The previous order allowed churches to have as many services as they wanted but asked they be capped at 50 parishioners per service. Under the revised order, churches that wish to have services can do so up to 25 percent of their capacity https://publichealthmdc.com/documents/2020-06-05_Order_4.pdf

City Administrator Aaron Oppenheimer explains the impact the extension order will have on Sun Prairie city services: https://bit.ly/2ViYwEM

Ways that this extended time frame will be different include:

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curbside pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

In-person retail:Standalone or strip mall-based retail stores with entrances to the outside may offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time. Any entrances through a mall or interconnected passage must be closed to the public.

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

All businesses shall review the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation guidelines on safe business practices, available here: https://wedc.org/reopen-guidelines/. Businesses must consider integrating and adopting the applicable guidelines for the operations that are currently permitted under the Safer at Home Order.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

City Administrator Aaron Oppenheimer explains the impact the extension order will have on Sun Prairie city services: https://bit.ly/2ViYwEM

Ways that this extended time frame will be different include:

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curbside pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

In-person retail:Standalone or strip mall-based retail stores with entrances to the outside may offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time. Any entrances through a mall or interconnected passage must be closed to the public.

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

All businesses shall review the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation guidelines on safe business practices, available here: https://wedc.org/reopen-guidelines/. Businesses must consider integrating and adopting the applicable guidelines for the operations that are currently permitted under the Safer at Home Order.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

City Administrator Aaron Oppenheimer explains the impact the extension order will have on Sun Prairie city services: https://bit.ly/2ViYwEM

Ways that this extended time frame will be different include:

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curbside pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

In-person retail:Standalone or strip mall-based retail stores with entrances to the outside may offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time. Any entrances through a mall or interconnected passage must be closed to the public.

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

All businesses shall review the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation guidelines on safe business practices, available here: https://wedc.org/reopen-guidelines/. Businesses must consider integrating and adopting the applicable guidelines for the operations that are currently permitted under the Safer at Home Order.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

City Administrator Aaron Oppenheimer explains the impact the extension order will have on Sun Prairie city services: https://bit.ly/2ViYwEM

Ways that this extended time frame will be different include:

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curbside pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

In-person retail:Standalone or strip mall-based retail stores with entrances to the outside may offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time. Any entrances through a mall or interconnected passage must be closed to the public.

Arts and Crafts Stores: Arts and craft stores may offer expanded curb-side pick-up of materials necessary to make face masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aesthetic or Optional Exterior Work: Aesthetic or optional exterior law care or construction is now allowed under the extended order, so long as it can be done by one person.

Safe Business Practices:

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

All businesses shall review the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation guidelines on safe business practices, available here: https://wedc.org/reopen-guidelines/. Businesses must consider integrating and adopting the applicable guidelines for the operations that are currently permitted under the Safer at Home Order.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

City Administrator Aaron Oppenheimer explains the impact the extension order will have on Sun Prairie city services: https://bit.ly/2ViYwEM

Ways that this extended time frame will be different include:

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curbside pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

*NEW* In-person retail:Standalone or strip mall-based retail stores with entrances to the outside may offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time. Any entrances through a mall or interconnected passage must be closed to the public.

Arts and Crafts Stores: Arts and craft stores may offer expanded curb-side pick-up of materials necessary to make face masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aesthetic or Optional Exterior Work: Aesthetic or optional exterior law care or construction is now allowed under the extended order, so long as it can be done by one person.

Safe Business Practices:

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

All businesses shall review the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation guidelines on safe business practices, available here: https://wedc.org/reopen-guidelines/. Businesses must consider integrating and adopting the applicable guidelines for the operations that are currently permitted under the Safer at Home Order.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Grant Program for Ethnically Diverse Micro-Businesses now available. For more information, review press release here.

Staff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library Curbside library service available as of May 5th

All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

City Administrator Aaron Oppenheimer explains the impact the extension order will have on Sun Prairie city services: https://bit.ly/2ViYwEM

Ways that this extended time frame will be different include:

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curbside pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

*NEW* In-person retail:Standalone or strip mall-based retail stores with entrances to the outside may offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time. Any entrances through a mall or interconnected passage must be closed to the public.

Arts and Crafts Stores: Arts and craft stores may offer expanded curb-side pick-up of materials necessary to make face masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aesthetic or Optional Exterior Work: Aesthetic or optional exterior law care or construction is now allowed under the extended order, so long as it can be done by one person.

Safe Business Practices:

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

All businesses shall review the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation guidelines on safe business practices, available here: https://wedc.org/reopen-guidelines/. Businesses must consider integrating and adopting the applicable guidelines for the operations that are currently permitted under the Safer at Home Order.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Grant Program for Ethnically Diverse Micro-Businesses now available. For more information, review press release here.

Staff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library Curbside library service available as of May 5th

All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curb-side pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

Arts and Crafts Stores: Arts and craft stores may offer expanded curb-side pick-up of materials necessary to make face masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aesthetic or Optional Exterior Work: Aesthetic or optional exterior law care or construction is now allowed under the extended order, so long as it can be done by one person.

Safe Business Practices:

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Staff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library *UPDATE* Curbside library service available as of May 5th

All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curb-side pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

Arts and Crafts Stores: Arts and craft stores may offer expanded curb-side pick-up of materials necessary to make face masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aesthetic or Optional Exterior Work: Aesthetic or optional exterior law care or construction is now allowed under the extended order, so long as it can be done by one person.

Safe Business Practices:

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe Recycling Center has been reopened as of 4/8 and will be open M-F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This reverses the previous closing noted here - The City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curb-side pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

Arts and Crafts Stores: Arts and craft stores may offer expanded curb-side pick-up of materials necessary to make face masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aesthetic or Optional Exterior Work: Aesthetic or optional exterior law care or construction is now allowed under the extended order, so long as it can be done by one person.

Safe Business Practices:

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe Recycling Center has been reopened as of 4/8 and will be open M-F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This reverses the previous closing noted here - The City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curb-side pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

Arts and Crafts Stores: Arts and craft stores may offer expanded curb-side pick-up of materials necessary to make face masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aesthetic or Optional Exterior Work: Aesthetic or optional exterior law care or construction is now allowed under the extended order, so long as it can be done by one person.

Safe Business Practices:

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe Recycling Center has been reopened as of 4/8 and will be open M-F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This reverses the previous closing noted here - The City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curb-side pick-up of books and other library materials.

Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

Arts and Crafts Stores: Arts and craft stores may offer expanded curb-side pick-up of materials necessary to make face masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aesthetic or Optional Exterior Work: Aesthetic or optional exterior law care or construction is now allowed under the extended order, so long as it can be done by one person.

Safe Business Practices:

Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

SupplyChain: Essential Businesses and Operations that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

Other changes include:

Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions. Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe Recycling Center has been reopened as of 4/8 and will be open M-F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This reverses the previous closing noted here - The City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public Works*UPDATE* The Recycling Center has been reopened as of 4/8 and will be open M-F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This reverses the previous closing noted here - The City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

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LAST UPDATED 4/9/20 3:00 PM

City Communications Updates

Mayor Esser Updates Mayor Esser plans to address the city by video every few days as the COVID-19 event continues.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public Works*UPDATE* The Recycling Center has been reopened as of 4/8 and will be open M-F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This reverses the previous closing noted here - The City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

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LAST UPDATED 4/7/20 10:20 AM

City Communications Updates

Mayor Esser Updates Mayor Esser plans to address the city by video every few days as the COVID-19 event continues.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

*UPDATE* Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

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LAST UPDATED 4/6/20 5:20 PM

City Communications Updates

Mayor Esser Updates Mayor Esser plans to address the city by video every few days as the COVID-19 event continues.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

*UPDATE* Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

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LAST UPDATED 4/4/20 1:00 PM

City Communications Updates

Mayor Esser Updates Mayor Esser plans to address the city by video every few days as the COVID-19 event continues.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

*UPDATE* Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

*UPDATE* Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

*UPDATE* Elections and In-Person Absentee Voting

All 8 polling places have been consolidated into 1 polling place at Sun Prairie High School, located at 888 Grove St - See our city clerk explain how you can have the smoothest voting experience this April - https://bit.ly/344Pazj

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed to the public until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Elections and In-Person Absentee VotingCurbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Elections and In-Person Absentee VotingCurbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall. Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Economic Development DepartmentStaff is monitoring and updating a list of technical and financial resources for small businesses, including assistance programs being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other local, state and federal programs. More information is available at: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/COVID19biz

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Original Mass Gathering Ban (3/17/2020 at 5:00 p.m.)State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery.)

Emergency order restricting the size of childcare settings found here (Link to PDF).

Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;

Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;

Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;

Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;

Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and

Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City Services Updates

Many members of the City’s staff have been asked to work from home to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging residents to utilize the City’s website to access services, pay bills and process transactions they would normally do at City Hall. Please use this document to help identify city services available online.

Public WorksThe City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed until further notice. See the Public Works COVID-19 Update from 3/24/2020.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

Sun Prairie UtilitiesThe utility office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Residents are encouraged to communicate via email or telephone 608-837-5500 for other utility business. Payments can be made via MyAccount, the drive-up window, and the payment drop box.

Elections and In-Person Absentee VotingCurbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

PLEASE NOTE: Online voter registration in Wisconsin through MyVote.wi.gov has been restored. Additional information is available on the City Website at https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information. In addition, all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry UpdatePlaygrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Sun Prairie Media CenterThe Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers MarketCancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th. Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

Madison Metro Bus ServiceThe City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

drivers will be required to sanitize vehicles after each passenger

Building Inspection:Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal CourtAll court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning DepartmentTo minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Sun Prairie Public Library All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police DepartmentAll tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Community Updates:

YMCA meal programMonday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sunshine PlaceSunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial ClubClosed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

For more information

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

"During this emergency and based on the Governors Stay at Home order I am declaring all Dane County voters may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due
to illness. This declaration will make it easier for Dane County voters to participate in this election by mail in these difficult times. I urge all voters who request a ballot and have trouble presenting an valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined. People are reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined but this is a pandemic. This feature in our law is here to help preserve everyone’s right to vote. The process works like this:

A voter can select a box that reads “I certify that I am indefinitely confined due to age illness, infirmity or disability and request ballots be sent to me for every election until I am no longer confined or fail to return a ballot.

The voter is then able to skip the step of uploading an ID in order to receive a ballot for the April 7 election.

Voters are confined due to the COVID-19 illness. When the Stay at Home order by the Governor is lifted, the voter can change their designation back by contacting their clerk or updating their information in myvote.wi.gov.

Voters who are able to provide a copy of their ID should do so and not indicate that they are indefinitely confined. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Original Mass Gathering Ban - State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery. The orders are in effect at March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm.)

Utility holds ordered by the governor includes the following:-- Learn more https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/28295911. Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;2. Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;3. Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;4. Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;5. Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and6. Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

City of Sun Prairie UPDATED: In-Person Absentee Voting Hours: Curbside Absentee voting available until April 3rd to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

YMCA meal program: YMCA Free Food Sites. Monday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Parks and Recreation Programs: Playgrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020

The Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers Market: Cancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th.Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

The City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

Building Inspection: Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning Department: To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

*UPDATE*Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled until further notice. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

Pursuant to a federal court order issued last night, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is working to reactivate the online voter registration functionality of MyVote Wisconsin through March 30, 2020. **NOTE THAT ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION HAS NOT YET BEEN RESTORED, BUT WEC IS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT THE COURT’S DECISION AND RE-ESTABLISH IT AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE** This will require developing changes to MyVote Wisconsin, testing and then implementing those modifications. Especially this close to an election, it is important that they ensure that these changes are implemented successfully and that they do not inadvertently impact other functionalities of the system. WEC staff hopes to complete the change back to online registration within a few days (please be patient with them and us) and will inform clerks and the public when that functionality is again available. The City of Sun Prairie will work just as diligently to ensure our residents are provided with the most current information. Click here for more information: https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information

Original Mass Gathering Ban - State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery. The orders are in effect at March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm.)

Utility holds ordered by the governor includes the following:-- Learn more https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/28295911. Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;2. Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;3. Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;4. Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;5. Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and6. Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

*NEW* City of Sun Prairie UPDATED: In-Person Absentee Voting Hours: Curbside Absentee voting available until April 4th to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.The City of Sun Prairie’s In-Person Absentee Voting Hours are being updated. Our available hours to absentee vote In-Person will be from 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F except otherwise noted for specific dates on our website.

YMCA meal program: YMCA Free Food Sites. Monday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

*UPDATE* Parks and Recreation Programs: Playgrounds closed effective 8:00 AM Wednesday March 25th. All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020

The Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers Market: Cancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th.Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

The City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

Building Inspection: Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning Department: To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled through April 3. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

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LAST UPDATED 3/23/20 10:30 AM

City and Community Programs Update:

*NEW* - Online Voter Registration to be Restored

Pursuant to a federal court order issued last night, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is working to reactivate the online voter registration functionality of MyVote Wisconsin through March 30, 2020. **NOTE THAT ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION HAS NOT YET BEEN RESTORED, BUT WEC IS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT THE COURT’S DECISION AND RE-ESTABLISH IT AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE** This will require developing changes to MyVote Wisconsin, testing and then implementing those modifications. Especially this close to an election, it is important that they ensure that these changes are implemented successfully and that they do not inadvertently impact other functionalities of the system. WEC staff hopes to complete the change back to online registration within a few days (please be patient with them and us) and will inform clerks and the public when that functionality is again available. The City of Sun Prairie will work just as diligently to ensure our residents are provided with the most current information. Click here for more information: https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information

Original Mass Gathering Ban - State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery. The orders are in effect at March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm.)

*NEW* Utility holds ordered by the governor includes the following:-- Learn more https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/28295911. Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;2. Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;3. Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;4. Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;5. Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and6. Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 4th to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

YMCA meal program: YMCA Free Food Sites. Monday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Parks and Recreation Programs: All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020

*NEW* The Sun Prairie Media Center has suspended community access to its studios effective March 23. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended until further notice. KSUN, KIDS-4, and 103.5 FM The Sun Community Radio are being programmed and updated remotely. E-mail jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers Market: Cancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th.Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

*UPDATED* , the City’s Commuter Bus Service will temporarily suspend bus fares to allow passengers to enter through the rear of the bus. Entering the rear of the bus will ensure that passengers do not pass the bus driver as they enter – keeping the driver and all passengers a safe distance apart.All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

Building Inspection: Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning Department: To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled through April 3. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

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LAST UPDATED 3/22/20 1:40 PM

City and Community Programs Update:

*NEW* - Online Voter Registration to be Restored

Pursuant to a federal court order issued last night, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is working to reactivate the online voter registration functionality of MyVote Wisconsin through March 30, 2020. **NOTE THAT ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION HAS NOT YET BEEN RESTORED, BUT WEC IS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT THE COURT’S DECISION AND RE-ESTABLISH IT AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE** This will require developing changes to MyVote Wisconsin, testing and then implementing those modifications. Especially this close to an election, it is important that they ensure that these changes are implemented successfully and that they do not inadvertently impact other functionalities of the system. WEC staff hopes to complete the change back to online registration within a few days (please be patient with them and us) and will inform clerks and the public when that functionality is again available. The City of Sun Prairie will work just as diligently to ensure our residents are provided with the most current information. Click here for more information: https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information

Original Mass Gathering Ban - State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery. The orders are in effect at March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm.)

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 4th to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

YMCA meal program: YMCA Free Food Sites. Monday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Parks and Recreation Programs: All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020

The Sun Prairie Media Center will have limited staff presence beginning Thursday, March 19. The SPMC is working to maintain community access to our studios for our members and city staff as necessary during this time. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended through at least April 5. The SPMC staff will be accessible through mail and e-mail. Please call 608-837-4193 or e-mail staff@cityofsunprairie.com or jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com if you need assistance, are requesting access to the SPMC TV or radio studios, or have any questions. Sun Prairie KIDS-4 Programs: KIDS-4 programs suspended through March 30th.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers Market: Cancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th.Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

Building Inspection: Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning Department: To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled through April 3. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

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LAST UPDATED 3/21/20 6:00 PM

City and Community Programs Update:

*NEW* - Online Voter Registration to be Restored

Pursuant to a federal court order issued last night, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is working to reactivate the online voter registration functionality of MyVote Wisconsin through March 30, 2020. **NOTE THAT ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION HAS NOT YET BEEN RESTORED, BUT WEC IS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT THE COURT’S DECISION AND RE-ESTABLISH IT AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE** This will require developing changes to MyVote Wisconsin, testing and then implementing those modifications. Especially this close to an election, it is important that they ensure that these changes are implemented successfully and that they do not inadvertently impact other functionalities of the system. WEC staff hopes to complete the change back to online registration within a few days (please be patient with them and us) and will inform clerks and the public when that functionality is again available. The City of Sun Prairie will work just as diligently to ensure our residents are provided with the most current information. Click here for more information: https://cityofsunprairie.com/231/Voter-Information

State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery. The orders are in effect at March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm.)

Curbside Absentee voting available until April 4th to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

YMCA meal program: YMCA Free Food Sites. Monday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Parks and Recreation Programs: All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020

The Sun Prairie Media Center will have limited staff presence beginning Thursday, March 19. The SPMC is working to maintain community access to our studios for our members and city staff as necessary during this time. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended through at least April 5. The SPMC staff will be accessible through mail and e-mail. Please call 608-837-4193 or e-mail staff@cityofsunprairie.com or jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com if you need assistance, are requesting access to the SPMC TV or radio studios, or have any questions. Sun Prairie KIDS-4 Programs: KIDS-4 programs suspended through March 30th.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers Market: Cancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th.Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

Building Inspection: Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning Department: To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled through April 3. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery. The orders are in effect at March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm.)

*NEW* Curbside Absentee voting available until April 4th to high risk populations. Signs will be posted at each of the designated stalls prompting voters who need to use the curbside voting option to ring the doorbell or call the City Clerk’s Office at 837-2511. High-risk populations include older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

YMCA meal program: YMCA Free Food Sites. Monday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

Sun Prairie Historical Museum closed tentatively until April 17th

Parks and Recreation Programs: All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020

The Sun Prairie Media Center will have limited staff presence beginning Thursday, March 19. The SPMC is working to maintain community access to our studios for our members and city staff as necessary during this time. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended through at least April 5. The SPMC staff will be accessible through mail and e-mail. Please call 608-837-4193 or e-mail staff@cityofsunprairie.com or jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com if you need assistance, are requesting access to the SPMC TV or radio studios, or have any questions. Sun Prairie KIDS-4 Programs: KIDS-4 programs suspended through March 30th.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers Market: Cancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th.Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

Building Inspection: Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning Department: To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled through April 3. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery. The orders are in effect at March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm.)

*NEW* YMCA meal program: YMCA Free Food Sites. Monday- Friday. 11:30a-12:30p. Ages 18 and Younger. Lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning in a brown bag. Any child up to age 18 can come to one of these sites and receive a meal. The child has to be present to receive the meal. A parent cannot say they have a child at home and take meals for them. The child must be in the car or at the site. Bags will be distributed for the child to take home in a walk up or drive through manner. We are serving the following sites in Sun Prairie: VFW parking lot, Boys and Girls Club, Element on Main Apartments and Rolling Prairie Apartments. This service WILL be offered during the SPASD spring break. Monday - Friday. 3:30p-4:30p. All ages. Meal for the day. Drive through method. This service will be at the Sun Prairie YMCA 1470 Don Simon Drive. In addition, this afternoon food site is available at the Madison branches of the YMCA as well.

*UPDATE* Parks and Recreation Programs: All athletic facilities are closed effective March 19, 2020. The Pet Exercise Area will also be closed and locked until further notice. Park shelter rentals, park athletic facility rentals, Westside Community Services Building rentals, special events, and organized sports and recreation program activities through April 17, 2020 have been cancelled. Reservations for facilities will be taken for events that take place after May 15, 2020

*UPDATE* The Sun Prairie Media Center will have limited staff presence beginning Thursday, March 19. The SPMC is working to maintain community access to our studios for our members and city staff as necessary during this time. The KIDS-4 program has been suspended through at least April 5. The SPMC staff will be accessible through mail and e-mail. Please call 608-837-4193 or e-mail staff@cityofsunprairie.com or jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com if you need assistance, are requesting access to the SPMC TV or radio studios, or have any questions. Sun Prairie KIDS-4 Programs: KIDS-4 programs suspended through March 30th.

Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers Market: Cancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th.Reach out to vendors directly through Facebook or Facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

Building Inspection: Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning Department: To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled through April 3. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery. The orders are in effect at March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm.)

*NEW Sun Prairie Indoor Farmers Market: Cancelled for Weekend of March 21st and 28th.Reach out to vendors directly through facebook or facebook the Sun prairie Farmers Market for vendor contact information.

*NEW* All buses will have a maximum capacity of 15 riders. Starting Monday, March 23, service will be reduced to weekend routes, with the addition of the suburban commuter routes.

*NEW* Due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines issued by both the DHS and the CDC, the shared-ride taxi operations will be modified in the following ways effective immediately and until further notice:

the number of passengers per vehicle will be restricted to one (1)

passengers will not be allowed to sit in the front seat of taxi vehicles

City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

Building Inspection: Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

Planning Department: To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Parks and Recreation Programs: All recreation programs and services, as well as in-person registration, has been suspended until April 3. Starting March 18, 2020, reservation of park shelters will no longer be required to be done in person. Both reservations of park shelters and registration for general classes can be done online at http://rec.cityofsunprairie.com.

Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled through April 3. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

*NEW* State-wide Moratorium on Mass Gatherings (Link to PDF, Updated to include limit on public gatherings to under 10 people. The order closes all bars. Restaurants can remain open only for takeout or delivery. The orders are in effect at March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm.)

*NEW* City Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to request absentee ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mailing in their request to the clerk’s office

*NEW* Building Inspection: Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

*NEW* Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

*NEW* Planning Department: To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Planning Division staff members will temporarily work remotely. Although, City Hall is currently open, the Planning Division will only be accepting zoning/development applications digitally or through the regular mail until further notice.

Parks and Recreation Programs: All recreation programs and services, as well as in-person registration, has been suspended until April 3. Starting March 18, 2020, reservation of park shelters will no longer be required to be done in person. Both reservations of park shelters and registration for general classes can be done online at http://rec.cityofsunprairie.com.

Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled through April 3. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.

*UPDATED* Parks and Recreation Programs: All recreation programs and services, as well as in-person registration, has been suspended until April 3. Starting March 18, 2020, reservation of park shelters will no longer be required to be done in person. Both reservations of park shelters and registration for general classes can be done online at http://rec.cityofsunprairie.com.

*UPDATED(3/16 @3pm)* Sun Prairie Public Library Programs: All library programs and outreach are canceled through April 3. The library will be evaluating all services, including open hours, in the days and weeks ahead. March 15 at 5pm, The Sun Prairie Public Library is closed. All Library Services including circulation services, outside book drop, programming, community meetings, outreach services, early and absentee voting, meeting room & discussion room reservations are canceled or postponed. This closure will remain in effect until at least April 5.

*NEW* Sun Prairie Police Department: All tours, ride-alongs, and public fingerprinting are canceled until further notice. Residents are directed to the Police Department web page or Facebook page for online services like public records requests or payment of citations.

*NEW* Sun Prairie Municipal Court: All court dates are closed until May 6, 2020. Individuals with affected court dates will be notified by mail.

*NEW* Sunshine Place: Sunshine Supper will be offering carry out meals only on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm; CARDS Closet and Bed Lady program are suspending appointments for at least two weeks (starting 3/13/2020); Sunshine Legal Clinic on 4/2/2020 will now be virtual clinic (call 608-514-6210 to set up an appointment); Sunshine Ball on 4/18/2020 is being postponed.

*NEW* Colonial Club: Closed until at least 3/29/2020. All classes, building rentals, and activities during this time are canceled. The congregate meal site is closed. Home delivered meals will remain operational. Case managers can be reached at 608-837-4611.

*NEW* The City Service Center (Public Works, Storm Water and Parks) and the Fleet shop have been closed to public access. Essential services will continue, but public contact has being restricted. If anyone needs to contact Public Works they may call 608-837-3050 or 608-825-0713. For Fleet Services please contact 608-825-0712

For more information, follow general updates on the main page here on the City’s website. Additional information is also being provided at our newly created COVID-19 Information and Resource Page.

Watch for additional news and updates on the main page of the City’s website.